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CALUMET—After six decades, Frisbee continues to make its mark in the Copper Country and around the world. Tournament featuring many different types of disc sports are held in countries all over the globe, and they can all trace their roots back to a small village on the shores of Lake …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone who enjoys storytelling for a reading and discussion by the authors of “Charlie 906” on Thursday, July 6, at 5:00 p.m. “Charlie 906” is a playful story about a crow, a cast of north woods animals, and a favorite Yooper food, the pasty. …

“Finding Dory” kicks off the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. The friendly but forgetful blue …

The SISU Challenge, a fundraiser put on by Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC Battalion, is returning this fall. The SISU Challenge is a 5k obstacle course along the Portage Waterway, taking place on September 2nd. Participants compete in teams of 3-5 to complete Crossfit inspired obstacles. All proceeds go to the …

FREE scientific excursions aboard MTU’s research vessel Agassiz at Strawberry Festival, 1-6 pm, Saturday, July 8 at Chassell marina Make reservation online now   CLICK HERE ‘How do scientists assess the health of Lake Superior’ is the focus of FREE scientific excursions that will be offered at the Strawberry Festival …

ThermoAnalytics is heating up. Literally. The software and engineering services company is celebrating their 21st birthday. President Keith Johnson said ThermoAnalytics branched off of Michigan Tech’s Keweenaw Research Center to be its own private enterprise in 1996. “We create the software for any thermal management use, predominantly automotive, defense, aerospace, …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the San Francisco Giants today. Michael Fulmer will start against Matt Cain. Pregame coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first two innings, …

Fourth of July fireworks may be fun for the whole family, but not necessarily the family pet. Ask.Vet says July 4th is one of the most dangerous pet holidays, and pet owners should not take it lightly. The holiday sees the most reports of runaway animals, scared off by the …

Fifteen high school students from the Detroit area spent last week in the Upper Peninsula exploring natural resources, careers and engineering. The group traveled to Michigan Tech to talk with current students and meet with different departments to learn about everything from mechanical engineering to forestry. Trip Organizer Michael Reed …

Music lovers from the Keweenaw flocked to the Dam Jam Music Festival over the weekend at Lions Waterfront Park in Calumet. Dam Jam is a grassroots community event that showcases local and regional bands and artists. Featured acts included The Go Rounds, Not Quite Canada and The Jimmy Hats on …